Review: Almond Milk

Speaking purely from a flavor perspective, we think that this is the best variety of the bunch. Blending almond milk with cold brew in a ready-to-drink form is something that’s still a relative rarity, and it does create a flavor profile that’s a bit closer to the mainstream than straight black coffee. In addition, the almond milk makes it have an even smoother finish and less acidic flavor profile than the other two varieties. However, we do wonder if it wouldn’t benefit, at least on the sales end of things, from a touch of sweetness. Regardless, this product, rather than the original seems like the one that could really help the brand differentiate. Then again, the product’s packaging, which we described as kitschy in the review of the Original, needs refinement and polish. The cold brew category has set the bar pretty high in terms of hipster design and this product, which seems to be trying to play in that same area, doesn’t catch the eye in the quite the right way. The Prospector branding should stand out more and the colors and fonts would benefit from a “less is more” approach. Ultimately, we like the product, but we feel strongly that changes need to be made if it is going to compete in a serious way.